After poking at the scraps at the local supermarket the other day I said to myself..I need to find…read morea fish monger! The closest one open to me was here. It's been a year since I set foot in the Arndale and longer still since bought anything from here so I was a but apprehensive. Circling around the counter like a shark I was super excited with their selection. Everything looked fresh and tasty despite what the negative comments say. We were served very quickly despite it starting to be quite busy and she was lovely. For £40 we walked away with 1kg of tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi, 180g of scallops, 5 rock oysters and 3 red snappers.. ..I usually spend that on sushi alone.. Overall staff were attentive, paid attention to hygiene i.e cleaning hands every time they touched a fishy, wore masks and had great produce. Yes I will be back after me any my kitties devour this stash.

This is a really unbelievable fishmonger. I'm sure it is the widest selection of fish and seafood…read moreavailable in Manchester and beyond. Its closest competitor is the smaller but more quaint fishery in Didsbury, Evans Fish, but for me this place tops it through the sheer selection offered at excellent prices. When you enter the room, just alongside the Arndale Food Market, you will be literally astounded. There are literally hundreds of fish on offer. You may also be scared, as some of them are huge and have really scary faces. They have everything you can imagine from cod and haddock through sea bream and jon dory to trout and mackerel. Apart from the fish they have crabs, including some blue one with patterns on their backs worthy of an art gallery. They have prawns, ranging from the very tiny to the absolutely huge. One type of prawn is so big you would honestly only want one per person. They also have oysters, which are an alarming 85p per one. They have mussels. They even have cod roe and caviar. The prices are all unbelievable, often £2 per fish or three for a fiver. They also do 'fish pie mix' which has chunks of white fish, salmon and smoked fish in, for two quid or so. Basically if you like fish, this is the best place in the world.

These guys have all types of fish sourced from crossed the globe. They also take seafood orders for…read moreall specialty dishes. They staff are very helpful, friendly and very competent about what the are selling. I also like the oval shaped display plan the shelves are laid out it gives the customer a good mini tour around and see their fresh product. Another added bonus is that it is located in a spacious food section of the indoor market and the place is very clean and tidy. If you lucky you might find a unique catch on display when you visit, last year they had a 1.2 metre Swordfish caught from somewhere in West Africa on display.

I only give this place 4 out of 5 as I haven't yet bought anything…read more I was drifting back through the market towards the inexorable Easter pull of Hotel Chocolate, when I came face to face with the Conger Eel in the accompanying photo. I'm sure the slippery fella was included in the list of 10 Most Diabolical Fish on Earth that I was reading about on-line the other day. Anyhow, face to face with my sub-aquatic nemesis, I was truly amazed by this place. They have just about every possible type of fish and seafood one can think of, and more besides. I don't know how common this kind of comprehensive fish/seafood emporium is elsewhere, but I reckon it has to be worth a visit to Manchester alone and if you have some small children you could take, all the better! It's like some kind of edible museum. An aquarium of exotic tastes, no less. The staff were incredibly friendly too. I was told that the Conger Eel is often bought by African customers and you buy it by the slice. Other residents included huge bream and carp, a plethora of jet black catfish nestled barb to barb at the front of one side of the gargantuan oval counter and several decapitated fish heads, which according to the monger, are bought and used for fish stock. Further still along this plank of plenty, was the seafood section replete with pink spider crabs, king and emperor prawns, and an assortment of shellfish that ranged from cockles and whelks to oysters. What a place. Fin.

If you're like me and love eating seafood, B Shrigley & Son is a superb place to buy your fish…read more This is a fabulous fishmongers in Liverpool because they offer some of the freshest catches from cod, halibut, haddock, shellfish and shrimps. You can often tell just by observation that their fish hasn't been sat around for ages which is always a good indication it is fresh; there is nothing worse than the opposite. The fishmongers are more than willing to help if you need any advice or special requirements. Their knowledge and experience is priceless, so make sure you make the most out of your visit!

It's a real treat to eat freshly prepared fish and although it's getting more and more difficult to…read morefind a real fishmonger, look no further, B Shrigley and Son are just the best. There is nothing like the smell of a fishmongers, it just hits you! B Shrigley and Son have a huge choice of fish products including cod, halibut, crab, lobster and oysters. No more frozen fish. The staff are very friendly and helpful (giving advice if you aren't too sure about different types of fish) and if you can't find what you want they are good at sourcing it (within reason and season).

Don't be fooled by the somewhat scruffy appearance and curious lack of comprehensive stock on offer…read morehere. This is a brilliant little shop. Ask for the sort of fish or seafood you want and chances are they'll find it in what looks like a battered kitchen fridge at the back. I bought the best prawns I have ever tasted here - a bag of gigantic frozen things that were incredibly delicious. The people who run it are always ready with a warm welcome and are very helpful indeed. It's a real treat to shop here as the quality is so good.

A superb fishmonger and game merchant, selling a wide variety of both fresh and frozen produce…read more The fish are all of a good size, none of the underweight, undersized rubbish in this shop and it is incredibly fresh. They also sell fresh boiled shrimps, poached salmon and baked herrings, ideal for a quick supper. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Prepare to buy more than you intended when you visit, you will not be able to resist.

The freshest fish on the northwest coast and a variety second to none…read more Lanigan's is run by the local game keeper so always has a good supply of in season game.

From a butcher to a fishmonger, and here's where I REALLY get to be a carnivore. I love seafood and…read moreyou can find it in spades here - it's worth travelling to from the city centre, believe me. Here you can find fish sustainably sourced in the form of mackerel, red mullet, line-caught bass and even sushi as well as the elusive John Dory, my favourite fish, and wild lobster and turbot. Having won an award for Best Food and Drink Outlet from the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, the fish is handpicked and purchased daily, with deliveries coming in two to three times a day. 90% of the fish is wild and the products are seasonal, meaning that you can get freshwater fish and shellfish as well as deli products, poultry and game and even vegetables, strangely enough. The value for money factor is huge here, the decor is clean and cute and it's certainly popular with the locals. Definitely one to travel for.

Nothing smells fishy in Out Of The Blue - apart from the fish of course. This is such an amazing…read morefishmonger, trying its best to supply the freshest and best quality produce possible by receiving 3 deliveries daily. There's mackerel, John Dory, red mullet and line-caught bass, plaice, salmon, freshwater fish, rare varieties of shellfish and lobster and a wonderful choice of Sushi prepared by an in-house chef. It doesn't end there - if you don't fancy fish you can also buy organic game and poultry Out of the Blue is a great deli too, selling seasonal vegetables, conserves, seasonings and even coffee and pasta, and the staff are happy to help with cooking and serving suggestions.

Easy Fish Co is a fantastic shop down in Heaton Moor, a real gem where you can buy lovely fresh…read morefish, chat with the different fishmongers about the quality of their huge array of fish and stock up on some tasty treats to take home for cooking! We bought some lovely sashimi grade tuna which we were using for a tuna tartare wasabi Gizzi Erskine recipe (get looking for it online - amazing!) and also picked up some tasty hake which went down well with some homemade chips. As we keep seeing it it in recipe books we also picked up some squid ink sachets to take away (not bad for £1) - all the fish came to about £12 which was pretty good for 4 main meals and enough bits to keep our toddler/cats happy with the scraps. They also sell fresh bread and a number of deli items - plus there's a restaurant that's just opened up in the back which obvs sells great fish, we really must get there soon!

I've used this fishmongers on several occasions and every time I've found them to have a great…read morerange of very fresh fish and be extremely helpful. Their stock tends to be as local and seasonal as it can be and as well as the fish they also sell a small range of accompaniments such as fresh herbs, sauces and condiments. Unfortunately the café is no longer there but because of this is does mean that the shop stock has increased somewhat. The staff are just what you expect of a local fishmongers - friendly, polite and more than happy to advise on cooking methods or any other queries you may have, as well as offering to prepare the fish for you. With service like this you'd be mad to use the supermarkets.

An old-fashioned hands-on approach is what makes this stall so outstanding. You only need to spend…read morea few minutes here to see how the staff react to their regulars - laughs, banter and a catch up is all part of the service here. Of course it helps if the range they sell is good and here it's terrific. Masses of fish - that's an obvious thing to say - but throw in a large range of shellfish, both fresh and frozen, and you have a truly outstanding stall. Once the people who run it get to know you they'll keep various cuts of fish to one side if you shop regularly, and if you have a particular requirement they will do whatever they can to fulfil it. I travel to the market every couple of weeks and the trip to Myers stall is always one of the highlights as everyone is so nice. This is my pick of the fish and seafood stalls in the market by some distance.

Though smaller than the others on Fish and Game Row, S. Myers is still a worthy competitor for the…read moremarket crown. It's size is irrelevent when it comes to being a fish supplier. They are happy to take special requests and order in. Just because their display is smaller doesn't mean they lack in stock! My one drawback with all these fish stalls in a row is that it can be difficult to work out which is which, unless you step back and look at the signs. Neverthless, despite being flanked by Bethells, they stand their ground and do a good job!

This shop has had the same owners for years and provides real old fashioned service…read more The range of fish and sea food is endless, they will also obtain virtually anything if you ask. Everything is a fresh as can be and they will clean.dress and prepare while you wait. Situated just to the side of the Masons pub it's well worth a visit for fish lovers.

Meat, meat, lovely meat. Meat to eat, meat meat meat…read more I adore meat. Love it. Can't get enough of it. And I respect it too. That means that I am loath to rely on the anaemic slabs of water-pumped, antibiotic-addicted chicken that line the fridges of Messrs Tesco and Saino. Yeah, I'll use them if they're going to be smothered and pulverised in a slow-cooked stew or curry. But if I'm braising a lamb shank or searing a fillet steak, I want quality. Axons, my friends, is quality. There's no denying it. Back when I lived in ye olde Didsy-B, I would scrape my pennies and every now and then I'd pop to Axons and treat myself to a particularly plump breast of corn-fed chicken, or a devastatingly juicy sirloin. The venison on offer here (seasonably, obvio) is truly incredible. Dense, dark and just that right amount of dank pungency. I honestly haven't had venison that good since I ate at a weird hunting lodge in teh Czech Republic. I am actually salivating right now, imagining that meat. The meat here is obviously more expensive than at the supermarket, but not prohibitively so. Expect to pay about a quid more for your workaday meats such as mince, but seeing as their mince has less fat and crap in it, you're getting about twice as much real meat. When it comes to meat, you get what you pay for, so please pay for the good stuff. Your tummy will thank you (even if Bambi doesn't...)

Though ladled with the unenviable title of 'award winning sausage maker' Axons Butchers have got no…read morebeef with anybody. Excuse the hammy jokes but this place really is making mince meat out of the competition at the minute. Whilst there is definitely something a little Sweeney Todd about the old style shop front, there really is no need to be chicken, the staff are extremely friendly and all too keen to help you plan out what you'll need or a dinner party or special meal.